toilet

Dutch (Brabantic)

/tʋaːˈlɛt/

noun
Definitions
  • toilet room containing lavatory; men's room, ladies' room
  • toilet lavatory
  • personal grooming

Etymology

Borrowed from French toilette (small cloth) derived from Middle French toilette (small cloth).

Origin

Middle French

toilette

Gloss

small cloth

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